Are Polypropylene sheets archival?

Polypropylene sheets (PP) are an ideal choice for industrial applications. Clear, matte and colors available. Contact our materials experts to get started!

Are Polypropylene sheets archival? Not really. These materials are pH neutral, and are the most UV-stable materials we stock. But because these materials are thicker sheets and not glass clear, there is no demand for this material in archival applications, so they have not been tested or certified for archival properties. If you need a good … Read more

How can I print on Polypropylene Plastic Sheets?

Polypropylene sheets (PP) are an ideal choice for industrial applications. Clear, matte and colors available. Contact our materials experts to get started!

Polypropylene sheets are compatible with screen printing and offset-lithography.  Before you attempt to print on this type of material please contact your ink vendor to see what types of inks can be used with Polypropylene sheets.  We can even provide you with sample sheets of material, that you can then have your ink vendor analyze to … Read more

What is the difference between Polypropylene sheets and BOPP film?

Polypropylene sheets are extruded, cooled, and cut into master sheets. Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) is polypropylene that is stretched in two directions. This process is only done with thinner films, not the thicker sheets that we stock. This type of film tends to be used in packaging and labeling. We do not stock BOPP, but can provide it on … Read more